Bay Area Temple Weekly Services

Upcoming Temple Events

Satsanga Service

‘Satsanga’ is a term used to describe a ‘coming together for Truth’ – offering members an opportunity
to receive answers to their pre-submitted spiritual questions to be addressed by our minister.

Sunday, April 19   |   11 am   |   Chapel
Brother Ritananda will answer presubmitted spiritual questions.

Temple Day of Service

Saturday, May 9   |  9:30 am –  1:00 pm 

Join us at the Bay Area Temple for our monthly Day of Service. The day begins at 9:30 am with a monastic‑led 30 minute meditation in the SER Chapel. Volunteers are then invited to form teams and assist
with various service projects in the buildings and around the grounds.
A 30 minute meditation will be held at 12:30, followed by a vegetarian/vegan lunch prepared by the temple kitchen team.

We warmly welcome all who would like to participate in this joyful opportunity to serve together in divine fellowship.

Temple Techniques Review Retreat

Saturday, May 23 | 10 am – 4 pm | Monastic-led

Key points of the Hong Sau Technique of Concentration and Om Meditation Technique will be reviewed and practiced. All SRF Lessons Students are welcome to attend.

Special Project: Chapel Flooring Renovation
November 29 – Spring 2026
The Chapel is closed to undergo a flooring renovation project to add radiant heating, carpeting, and chairs to replace the pews. A temporary chapel has been set up in the Special Events Room.  All meditations and services are held as usually scheduled.
The folding walls separate the chapel seating area from the ‘Fellowship Area’ (the section closest to the kitchen) which will be available for socializing after the services and for special events. We ask everyone to be mindful that in order to create a sacred space in the SER for meditations and services, that all socializing along with food and beverages be restricted to section one only. 
To maintain a quiet atmosphere for those meditating, we request everyone to enter through the Fellowship Hall main foyer doors. The exterior balcony doors will remain locked and will not be used as an entrance to the SER.

Note: Due to the seating arrangement in the SER, the large wall monitor will not be available for viewing.

Young Adult Meetup

YA Meetup with YSS monks, Swami Nishthananda and Swami Nishchalananda and Brahmachari Robert

Monthly on First Minister Weekend  |   12:30 – 1:30 pm   |   Family Room
All those 18 – 39 are invited to join other young adults for an inspirational talk and discussion with Brahmachari Robert. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall foyer at 12:20 before going down to the Family Room.  The YA meetup is held monthly on the first Minister Weekend- Temple Calendar.

WhatsApp YA Chat Group

In-Person SRF Lessons Group

Twice Monthly  (Temple Calendar)   |  Classroom #5
All SRF Lesson Students are welcome to attend. For questions please visit our website page.
Group Format
The sessions consist of attendees reading short sections from the SRF Lessons followed by silent meditation to absorb the essence of what has been read. Note: This is a reading / medtiation group only.

For questions and more information

Volunteering at Bay Area Temple

Serving the Guru can be an anchor to one’s spiritual path offering a tremendous boon to our spiritual growth.

Volunteering at Temple is synonymous to serving the Guru and his teachings. Along with the abundant blessings of gratitude that are poured out from our line of Gurus for whatever service is offered, is the joy of shared fellowship with devotees. 

Many volunteer positions are needed to make sure the services, meditations, and special events run smoothly along with maintaining the buildings and grounds. Please consider how you can volunteer. Volunteers signup forms are available in the Special Events Room and online.

Temple Outreach

If you need assistance yourself or know of any member of our Temple community who could benefit from being helped, please contact us at 925.437.8888 or click the button below.

Youth Services

Classes meet from 10:50 am – 12:00 pm
Classes are held on Minister Sundays unless otherwise specified

Sunday School

Preschool/Primary  |  Intermediate/Junior
Preschool / Primary: 3 – 7 years old   |   Intermediate / Junior: 8 – 12 years old  |  10:50 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday School rooms are located in the lower level of the Fellowship Hall.
Family Room and Nursery
Both rooms are located in the lower level of the Fellowship Hall adjacent to Sunday School.

Teen Group

13 – 18 years old   |   Classes: 10:50 am – 12:00 pm   |   Teen Room
The Teen Room is located in the lower level of the Fellowship Hall. 
The entrance is the door next to the mailbox.

Donations to Bay Area Temple

Donations can be given by check or cash or online by clicking the buttons below.
Mail to: SRF Bay Area Temple, 2317 Buena Vista Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
All donations are appreciated. Thank you!

Building Fund

Your gift will help support the care of our Bay Area Temple property, including costs associated with acquiring and maintaining the facilities, grounds, equipment, furniture, vehicles, and ongoing improvement projects at Bay Area Temple.
Building fund envelopes are available in the pews for checks and cash. Checks need to be made out to SRF with ‘Building Fund’ on the memo line

General Operating Fund

Your gift will help us to meet the day-to-day and highest priority general operating needs of the Bay Area Temple.

SRF Teachings Library

We invite you to explore the wisdom of Paramahansa Yogananda to support and enrich your spiritual life.

YSS Online Dhyana Kendra

In India and the surrounding countries, Paramahansa Yogananda’s work is known as Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS). The Society was founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1917.

For more information about YSS please visit the SRF website.